Italy - Tuscany - Siena, Chianti District and Florence Bicycle Tour 2019 Self-Guided Tour 8 days / 7 nights

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1 Italy - Tuscany - Siena, Chianti District and Florence Bicycle Tour 2019 Self-Guided Tour 8 days / 7 nights The landscape of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and evocative in Europe, with rolling hills laced with verdant vineyards and cypress trees lining the roads. You ll pedal from one incredible view to the next, getting to know the lands of many great artists of the past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. You ll have the chance to visit the superb medieval town of Siena, as well as to admire Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. Last but not least, in this tour you ll discover also picturesque villages where you ll be tempted by the excellent Tuscan cuisine.

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Siena Individual arrival. Day 2: Siena Radda in Chianti 45 km From Siena head north towards the beautiful village of Radda in Chianti. The remains of its ancient walls show the significance that this town had in the competition between Florence and Siena. Day 3: Radda in Chianti Greve 40 km The route brings you to Greve over the rounded hills with beautiful views. Day 4: Greve Florence 40 km You will cycle to Florence, capital of Tuscany, and admire the world famous artworks of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Day 5: Florence Tavarnelle 40 km The village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa has Roman origins; it is named after the ancient taverns offering accommodation and refreshment located along the road which linked Florence to Siena and thence to Rome. Day 6: Tavarnelle Colle Val d Elsa 45 km From Tavarnelle you cycle to Colle Val d Elsa, which lies in the heart of Tuscany, in a strategically favourable position near the towns of Siena and Florence. It is situated on the Via Francigena that connects Rome with the North. On the way you pass Certaldo, whose upper part has remained as it was in the middle Ages. Further on you come across San Gimignano, which rises on a hill dominating the Val d Elsa with its towers. Day 7: Colle Val d Elsa Siena 40 km From Colle Val d Elsa you will cycle to the beautiful town of Siena, which is not only one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany but is also in a particularly beautiful position, with lovely surroundings. Day 8: Siena Departure

3 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Relatively Easy. Heavy, with sloping landscapes dotted with steeper inclines, but not overwhelmingly so. The daily distance is about 40 kilometers. Though the daily routes are not too long, they can be strenuous, so we do recommend being in reasonably good physical condition for this tour. Terrain is 95% asphalt, 5% unpaved. Distance: 250 km Travel Season: Departures Saturday March 23 to October 12, 2019 Season 1: March 23 April 12 and September 28 October 12 Season 2: April 13 May 17 and September 8 - September 27 Season 3: May 18 September 7

4 Price per Person: Double Occupancy Season Season 2 Supplement Season 3 Supplement Single Supplement Reduction 3 rd person in room Bike Rental E-Bike Helmet Extra Nights Siena Double Occupancy Extra Nights Siena Single Occupancy Accommodation: You will be accommodated in 3* hotels (sometimes a cozy B&B in Colle Val d Elsa) All rooms have en suite facilities; some hotels may be without air conditioning. Included: 7 nights hotel accommodation Breakfast buffet Luggage transportation Travel Guide, Maps, Roadbook Hotline service Not Included: Local taxes (approx )

5 Bikes Unisex Bike Men s Bike E-Bikes Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free Local TICO Ontario Registration No: